Tom Barnes aka DJ Tooth

Tom was hired as the DJ for our daughter’s wedding reception and was very professional, punctual, friendly, & funny. He was the perfect addition to the event.

DJ Tooth is the absolute best DJ of any wedding I’ve attended. We hired him shortly after we got engaged at the end of 2018, and when Covid threw a wrench in our plans, Tom Barnes worked with us as our date changed multiple times. He answered every single question I had, and accommodated my excessively detailed song list and requests. Tom even did the wedding music for our ceremony, innovatively running the speakers through his car when he realized the ceremony site didn’t have electricity. Tom was extremely professional on our wedding day. He was a blast and kept the party moving seamlessly from event to event. When our buffet dinner was slightly delayed, Tom suggested people get salads first to kill time and that made it seem to our guests as if dinner was right on time. He clearly has a lot of experience in his field. One of my favorite parts was how Tom was able to be a presence at our event without stealing the show. He made sure people were dancing and having fun but he wasn’t obnoxious or over the top like many other DJs I’ve seen. I was very impressed by DJ Tooth and I highly recommend him for any of your DJ needs.

We hired Tom to DJ our kids wedding reception, and he was great! He emceed the reception dinner and the rest of the reception, kept the energy going (had a great mix of music,) and kept it fun for the whole crowd. At one point I even saw him helping to serve food during the dinner! He was very professional, easy to work with, and I'd highly recommend him for your event!

Tom did an incredible job keeping our wedding on track. His timelines were strict, his music was awesome, and he’s an all around great guy. He truly made sure everyone had a great time. Even the little ones! He invited them behind the scenes to dj and it was so cute. We really enjoyed working with Tom and totally recommend him!

Tom was an absolute treasure to have at our August 28 wedding! After having to frantically find a new DJ a few months prior due to communication issues, we were over the moon with pleasure when Tom was available. He swooped in and gave us a sense of relief. His reviews do NOT let him down! He was the heart and soul of our wedding. He asked for our drink order and personally delivered it while also selecting precisely the songs we wanted to hear. As a couple whose relationship is founded in music, Tom went the extra mile to ensure we would hear what we wanted to hear, even if he had to play it again! I swear, our bridal party and parents didn’t leave the dance floor once. Please hire Tom for your event. From one anxious person to another, I can assure you you won’t be disappointed.

Tom was amazing for our wedding. He made sure the dance floor was never empty and catered to young and old alike (but mostly us newlyweds). This included an obscure song by Erasure that we love and didn't really care if anyone else danced to (but they did anyway). He respected our "do not play" list and gave him free reign during dinner. Tom was incredibly easy to work with and he provided the perfect additions to our wedding ceremony and reception alike, and an amazing emcee to boot. If you hire him and he asks, definitely splurge for the uplighting. It made such a difference to our space and was absolutely worth it. If you want everyone dancing at your reception, definitely hire Tom.

Tom is an awesome DJ! He always made sure we were aware of the schedule and had what we needed without being overbearing. He was flexible and listened to our preferences. We would definitely hire Tom again!!!

I first saw DJ Tom and heard his work at a friend’s wedding in 2019. I liked his style so much that I booked him for my own wedding this year. He was great to work with - he even set up a virtual meeting (given that my husband and I lived out of state) to meet and discuss his approach before booking. I also appreciated that right before the wedding he sent us a form to fill out for us to share song preferences, wedding day timeline, and lots of other helpful information to make our day run smoothly. Overall Tom was easy to get along with, professional, flexible, and considerate - he was happy to talk through COVID precautions before the wedding, and during the wedding he checked on me and my husband multiple times throughout the night to see if we needed anything. We definitely enjoyed working with Tom and would recommend DJ Tooth!

If you are getting married you NEED DJ Tooth there! We have had so many people reach out to us since the wedding telling us how amazing our DJ was. He does a fantastic job reading the room and keeping the party going! He was also so attentive to me and my husband, making sure we had everything we needed and making sure things ran smoothly/on time. He also went out of his way to make sure my grandma had what she needed.. my grandma went upstairs during cocktail hour to sit on a couch we had rented so she could be comfortable and Tom saw her sitting alone, went downstairs, got her a tray of appetizers and brought them up to her so she didn’t miss out on anything. It was just little things like this that he did throughout the night that was completely unexpected from our DJ and was so appreciated and so thoughtful. Not to mention, the music was fantastic.. he was able to merge my husband and i’s styles, with all of the great hits that get people on the dance floor. He also knew the perfect songs to play to end the night! Cannot say enough good things about DJ Tooth.. highly highly recommend! Wish I could give him more than 5 stars!

Very friendly and professional. Played great music and had everyone on the dancefloor. He kept the wedding flowing smoothly and on time and went above and beyond by getting us drinks or whatever we needed. He was also great at communicating with us leading up to the wedding. Highly recommend Tom Barnes!

My husband and I couldn't have been happier with DJ Tom Barnes! Not only did he create a great playlist out of our recommendations, he went the extra mile including: 1. Bringing us a plate of appetizers to eat during pictures 2. Kept us on schedule once we finished our bridal party entrance 3. Included Disney music during dinner after my MOH mentioned my love of disney in her speech 4. Gave us advice throughout the night 5. Made sure we didn't miss the last song of the night If given the opportunity, we'd hire him again in a heartbeat. Two thumbs WAY up!

Tom was great to work with & we got so many compliments about our music choices thanks to him. He was very open to what we wanted and played most of the songs we requested. He did a great job reading the crowd and getting people on the dance floor. He was very helpful on the day of our wedding, which allowed us to relax and enjoy the day knowing he had everything taken care of.

Choosing DJ Tooth to be our DJ was one of the absolute best decisions we made for our wedding! Tom was incredible with every aspect of our wedding; I honestly do not know if our reception could have gone so smooth without him. My husband and I struggled to decide on several song choices and event flow for the night, but Tom made everything so easy for us, and helped us in any way that he could. He was also there the whole night to keep the schedule of the evening on track when anything got behind, and he successfully pronounced every one of our bridal party members difficult last names! People were on the dance floor the entire night and we never stopped hearing how incredible his song choices were or how great of an MC he was even months after our wedding! He was certainly the hit of the night!

DJ TOM WAS THE BOMB!!!!! I was really nervous because we weren't able to practice with the songs before the ceremony.... but it went ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. He catered to us before introductions getting us any food or drinks we wanted as well as throughout the night, gave us a little bit of instruction during dinner about how we should start greeting tables and to start with the old people (hehe) and even "yelled at me" to sit down and eat my dinner (haha!).... flawlessly helped me and my husband pull off a surprise dance during our first dance, and let my dad pull a last minute surprise dance too during the father daughter dance. Best of all - He let me DJ a little towards the end of the night and let one of our groomsman do some karaoke(GOOD Karaoke!) TEN out of FIVE stars!!

Tom was the only dj that I contacted that gave me a real, genuine, non-"canned" response when I inquired about services. Not only that, he was very responsive leading up to my wedding, and was even able to get the exact version of our first dance song that I wanted. He was professional, brought us water while we were in the receiving line, always checking to see if we needed anything, and in general really helpful all around. He was very intuitive and good at reading the crowd, as well. He created the exact atmosphere we were looking for during each part of the evening, and seemed to know EXACTLY when to speed things up, slow it down, and make announcements. We were extremely pleased and so glad we hired Tom!

Tom was the DJ for our wedding for 9-1-18. We couldn’t be happier. He lowered our stress level and made us feel at ease. All of our guest were on the dance floor the whole time! Everyone said they had a great time and we did too! Highly recommend!

We found Tom via the Knot website and were very excited to work with him. He was always very prompt and kind in all of his communications. Unfortunately he had to cancel for what I believe was the first time a few weeks before the wedding but he handled it so well. He found us another DJ that actually cost more who would do it for the same price we had already agreed upon. He gave him all the info we had given him and set him up with everything he needed so we hardly had to do anything. He was so apologetic and helpful in not making us have to scramble to find someone that I can't help but be very thankful for what he did. The DJ Underdog did a great job and we are very thankful to them both for making it such a special day.

DJ Tooth was everything you could want in a dj for a wedding, and then some! He was easy to communicate with, well prepared before the event, set and ready to go before the wedding was even over, and an awesome master of ceremonies from the introductions of the wedding party, thru all of the activities that accompany a reception. The proof to me was seeing an absolutely packed dance floor all night, right thru the final song! He was attentive to the wedding party, and especially the bride and groom. He even made sure they had beverages for toasts and the like. Tom Barnes is a consummate professional that OBVIOUSLY loves what he is doing! I would definitely give him my highest rating and encourage ALL couple to consider him as a top choice when planning their big day! Great job DJ Tooth! You are the best!

Tom is a gem of a DJ. He was open to any suggestions, song choices, and activities the bride and groom wanted included for the reception. He was set up and ready to go long before any of the guests started to arrive. His sense of humor soon had the bridal party feeling at ease and the guests laughing. He paced the evening well and successfully avoided any “lulls”. His music choices kept the dance floor full all night. I even saw him checking to be sure members of the bridal party had beverages throughout the night. I highly recommend him as the DJ for your reception!

Dj Tooth aka Tom Barnes was the BEST Dj I've ever seen at a wedding. The dance floor for the entire reception was packed. On top of his amazing musical skills, he also knows how to take care of the bride and groom during the reception. He came over to Dan and I multiple times during dinner to see if we needed a drink, food or anything in general. He also pulled me on stage and had me spinning the disks and remixing songs and all of our guests loved watching the bride on stage with headphones mixing "Yeah" by Usher with "Party in the U.S.A" by Miley Cyrus. I couldn't envision our day with any other Dj. He's above and beyond what I expected and I'm very glad we found him.

DJ Tooth was a great addition to our wedding day! He was organized, fun, and calming during all of the craziness that comes with an event like this. He did a great job keeping things running smoothly and making sure everyone was having a great time! He also was very upfront and reasonable with pricing. Thanks so much for being a part of our big day!

Dance floor was full all night! Tom did an amazing job. The music made the evening!

Tom was so awesome!! He played some really great music that kept our friends and family on the dance floor all night! Also, Tom came around during dinner and got my husband and I drinks - he was so thoughtful! Not to mention he kept things moving and kept me on track!! lol. Hire Tom, you won't regret it!

Tom was amazing! I booked him a good while in advance. He is reasonably priced and his service is just outstanding. Despite me being very disorganized and indecisive and waiting until the last minute to make final decisions he came through like you would not believe and he was so helpful during the reception. I would highly recommend him to future brides!

We loved DJ Tooth!!! All of our guests raved about Tom, and rightfully so! Tom seamlessly transitioned songs, and played to the energy on the dance floor. We were originally looking for a DJ in the sub $1,000 range, but decided to open up our options for better-rated DJs (like Tom). I am SO happy that we did. Tom made himself available by email and phone (we planned our wedding from afar), and was prepared to handle everything on the day-of. I remember telling my husband on the wedding day that I appreciated how involved Tom was during the reception. I did not have a wedding planner, so Tom took on the task of making sure the speeches happened on time, and also coordinated the timing of the first dances, and cake-cutting. Tom gave us a fantastic suggestion about the timing of the cake cutting too, based on his vast experience. He was friendly, fun, and easy to work with! My husband also wanted me to give a shout-out to Tom for finding an incredible acoustic version of "Present Tense" by Radiohead, that fit the vibe better with the other requested songs. My husband had a lot of specific songs in mind that he wanted to play, and Tom had them all ready-to-go, in a perfect order for the night. Hands down, one of our BEST wedding vendors! We would 100% recommend him to ANY couple!

Tom kept the dance floor going all night long! Our friends and family keep telling us what a blast they had at our wedding which was so important to us. My husband and I have an eclectic music taste and he played some of our obscure music while also playing songs that everyone loves. On top of that He made sure we stayed on schedule and got us drinks and made sure we ate some of our food. Highly recommend!

Tom made our wedding perfect! He was open to all of our ideas (even facilitating salsa dance lessons to start the reception). He played all of the songs we requested. He helped to keep the night on schedule and was flexible as we fell a little bit behind. Our guests had so much fun, they DID NOT want to leave at the end of the night! I would absolutely recommend Tom for any event!.

I absolutely recommend Tom for your wedding! He was prompt and professional! He did out ceremony music as well as our reception (at the same location). He was very good at reading the crowd for what types of music to play as well as taking any of our little requests during the reception! Also very reasonable! We couldn't be happier! All of our guests had a great time and many of them have commented how awesome he was! So happy we chose DJ Tooth! He was also very willing to help us out in any way and give us advice for taking it all in that day!

We wanted a country dj for our wedding so were excited to find out DJ Tooth djs at a country bar. He seemed so organized and nice that we did not talk to any other djs. The day of the wedding, he did a great job making sure we had refreshments and that we stuck to the timeline we had discussed. He made everyone there feel welcome and was just so great to work with. The only reason I took off a star was that the song played for my bridal party was not the right one, but this had been a change a few days before the wedding. Also, after our first dance a lot of songs were played that were not really our taste so not many people were dancing until he came back more to the play list we had gone over. Other than those minor things, we had a great time and he really did take the place of having a wedding planner there to make sure things went smoothly!

Tom was an incredible DJ. He played music that every age group enjoyed, and had all of our friends and family dancing the entire time. Not only did he help to create the perfect atmosphere for the reception, he also was incredibly helpful throughout the reception and made sure that everything was running smoothly and kept to the schedule. All of our guests had an amazing time at the reception, and I know that was largely because of Tom. I would highly recommend Tom for any Pittsburgh wedding!

Tom was incredible. He's done tons of weddings and was very calming to my new wife and me. He even searched the kitchen for cake cutting utensils when the wait staff was slacking. We wished that the reception would have gone on for hours longer. The dance atmosphere was great. I would recommend Tom to anyone.

Tom was simply incredible. He took care of us and kept everyone dancing, laughing and grooving on the dance floor. We couldn't have imagine a more perfect day and with Tom's help everything not only was on time and on point - but we were even early for most of our "milestones". Thank you for making our day the best day ever. We couldn't have done it without you.

I cannot possibly say enough good things about Tom, he is by far one of the best DJs you will find. He did a wonderful job at my sister's wedding 3 years ago so of course I had to have him for my own wedding. He is not some college student who bought some equipment and will run a playlist for you, he is truly a professional with years of experience in the wedding industry and it shows. Aside from catering a playlist to our wishes and making the necessary announcements throughout the evening, he took care of arranging his set-up with the venue's event coordinator so that we had one less thing to worry about, checked in with us periodically to offer to get us drinks, and made sure the events of the evening flowed smoothly from cake cutting to dinner to greeting our guests and finally getting the party started! Everyone had a fantastic time! Even my husband's father compared it to another wedding we attended and said the dancing at ours really made the difference!

so thankful we found you to dj our wedding. You were simply amazing. You did everything we wanted and more. I was so impressed with your professionalism. You kept the wedding on track and never missed a beat. I have nothing but positive things to saw about you. You made our hetic special day and made it move along seemlessley. Not only did you take on the role as the most phonomanial dj we could of hoped for you doubbled your role as a wedding coordinator. I can't thank you enough for how truly special you made our day. Please tell me where I need to post and rave about how fantastic you truly are! We absolutely love you! I was just blown away with you from the start when you came up to us with a clipboard and asked " what can i do for you?" Between bringing us drinks and then having my step daughter scratch records! I'm just speachless. Beside telling every engaged couple to book please tell me where you need me to post our experience. I really feel like you were under paid for our event. We would of gladly paid much more for your services knowing what we know now. Thank you so much again Tom!!!! ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

Five stars is not nearly enough to rate Tom and his services!!! He went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. He checked on us multiple times throughout the night and was always so attentive. He was organized and a quick thinker. I had a second of panic when I realized we didn't have a plate for our cake cutting, but he jumped right in without hesitation and snagged a plate from a nearby table. The music selections were spot on and he even updated us on the Pens game throughout the night! HIGHLY reccomend Tom !!!

Tom was a great DJ and had our guests on the dance floor from the first song to the last. Everyone had a great time!

Tom is amazing. He made our night fantastic. The music he played fit the wedding perfectly, I danced all night and so did many of my friends and family. Tom gave great tips to help throughout the night and also made sure we ate and had drinks when we needed. He supplied mints too for after dinner which was the perfect touch for greeting guests. We had so much fun and would recommend Tom to anyone!

Tom was so incredibly helpful to us on our wedding day! He made sure we were all lined up for introductions, double and triple checked pronunciations and played everything we wanted to hear. He also gave us some tips to help us make sure we greeted all of our guests and still got to eat. He has a great personality and really enjoys being a DJ. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

We knew right away when we met with Tom that he was the right choice - and all of our guests feedback about how much fun they had reassured us of this! He's very easy to work with, very reasonably priced, and is a great guy! Book him quickly!

Hiring DJ Tooth was ABSOLUTELY the best decision we made during our entire wedding planning process. After meeting with him, we didn't need to talk to any other DJ. He understood exactly what we wanted and was on the same page with us from the start. Both of us coming from an Italian family, we wanted to have some Italian music played and I was a little nervous because they aren't traditional wedding songs - he had absolutely no problems finding any of the music and everything we asked to have played was. Our biggest critic (my grandfather) was so happy with our music selection. Our best man planned (as a surprise to us) to have DJ Tooth play homemade music made by my husband during the best man toast and he played it again later on in the evening. It was our favorite part of the day and we are still getting compliments on how funny it was. The other thing that we were so happy about was his kindness and generosity during the entire night. He continuously checked on us to see if we needed anything and to make sure we were having a good time. I will suggest him to any friend getting married and I already have. If you are still looking for a DJ - call Tom. He is the best!!

Tom Barnes was the perfect DJ for my wedding, he was polite and patient with any question or request I had and made sure my day was a success. As this was my first wedding there were lots of things I was unsure of when it came to music and he was quick with suggestions to help ease me through the process of preparing for my big day. He truly was the perfect DJ and someone I would highly recommend to help making your day as much of a success as he did mine.

Tom was absolutely amazing! He made sure that our reception was enjoyable for everyone and allowed us to have no worries throughout the evening! We had so many guests tell us how much they loved the song choice and that they never danced so much at a wedding before! You NEED to choose Tom as your DJ!!!!! He's awesome!

Tom was an awesome DJ! He kept the night flowing without any downtime. He was also very accommodating to all of the Serbian traditions we had as part of our wedding. I would definitely recommend Tom.

Tom was great, he met with us on 2 separate occasions to go over our initial expectations and song requests. He is very down to earth and funny. The only aspects we were slightly disappointed with were: 1) we complied a large song list from the guests and felt that many of these songs were not played, but other music that we did not request, was played 2) major sound issues during the speeches at our wedding. the volume would not go any louder. missed my dad's speech, got bits and parts of best man/maid of honor speech. this really sucked. sound should've been tested beforehand?

Out of all of the vendors that we hired for our wedding day, DJ Tooth was our favorite! He had everyone on the dance floor the whole night and played everything we wanted him to. He always gave us a heads up for the next "event" of the night. He was also a great bargain! We would definitely recommend him to anyone! Thanks!!

Tom was a pleasure to work with! We could not have asked for a better DJ....He even refilled my drink when I was too busy dancing to get to the bar!! :) Every guest I spoke with said it was the funnest wedding they've been to in a long time and Tom played a huge roll in that! Our ceremony was at the same venue as the reception and he was able to do our ceremony music as well!! He was right there to answer any questions along the way, thanks again Tom!!

Tom was such a great addition to all of the services we needed for our wedding. He gave us a very thorough list for our music choices we wanted and other preferences and everything was perfect on the night of the wedding. Don't look anywhere else!

Tom was extremely helpful with planning my wedding; he offered advice for song selections, event order, and was constantly available to answer questions. During the reception he let my husband's little cousin "help" him DJ, which thrilled her and was a lot of fun for everyone on the dance floor. I highly recommend Tom for anyone currently planning a wedding.

Tom was the greatest DJ! He answered all of our questions in a timely manner and listened to all of our requests, even moments before the next song was going to play! He is very organized & helped me (the Bride) to feel at ease on my wedding day! I have nothing bad to say about him! A perfect DJ for any wedding or event :)

Tom did an amazing job. He was reasonable and willing to accommodate all of our requests. He even found an obscure song my dad requested. He made sure the focus was on us and our day. He was prompt and I did not have to worry about a thing. I would give Tom my highest recommendation. He is a true professional.

My experience with DJ Tooth was top notch. Tom went above and beyond all of my expectations. I heard numerous times throughout the night how great the music selection was. He was always there to lend a helping hand if needed. I gave him a list of songs to play and he was right on the money all night with the music and the crowd. I can honestly say the dance floor was never empty the entire night. I would recommend DJ Tooth for any wedding without hesitation!!

DJ Tooth was awesome! Had everyone up and dancing ALL night!

DJ Tooth did an amazing job at our wedding! He was there as soon as we came back from pictures, went over everyone's name to get them correct, and went through everything step by step so we knew what was going to be going on. He had everyone out on the dance floor which I loved!!! There were so many people at the end of the night still up dancing. He made our night so memorable. He even gave us gum after our dinner for when we went to tables to thank everyone. This man was prepared for everything. Things we didn't even think of. I would recommend him to any bride and groom that need a DJ. We loved him, and you will too!

I hired DJ Tooth for my wedding and he did a phenomenal job. He was very interactive with the crowd, very humorous, and very engaging. He had every song that my guests requested and even had my 65 year old gram with bad knees on the floor dancing because she was having so much fun! I highly recommend him. In fact he also just recently did my best friends wedding that I was in and that was also fun too. He played music that fit the crowd and he makes sure to find out what kind of music you want. I highly recommend him to anyone and the price was amazing! Definitely a good guy!

Tom was the first DJ we met with and we hit it off right away. He made us feel comfortable and appeared very knowledgable about his craft. After we met Tom, a family friend who is a DJ contacted me but we felt so confident and happy with Tom that we decided to forgo the family friend and stick with Tom! We had a small wedding and contracted Tom for the preceremony music all the way to the last dance at the reception! Tom was professional, present at all times, making sure my groom and I had drinks or anything we needed. We couldn't have asked for more! I have already recommended him to my newly engaged friend!